Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jim Kester, P.T.

Physical Therapist · Surprise, AZ

  • NPI 1801863238
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13933 W Grand Ave, Suite 301
Surprise, AZ 853742435
(623) 474-3952
fax (623) 474-3953
Mailing address
4715 N 32Nd St, Suite 108
Phoenix, AZ 850183300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 18, 2013
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #5920
Medicaid
AZ #723660

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801863238. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,960
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$150,079
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 2,343 149 $22
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 1,461 152 $26
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 1,060 138 $32
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 726 115 $20
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 225 38 $9
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 97 90 $97
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes 48 45 $24

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Surprise Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 478. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Jim Kester's medical specialty?
Dr. Jim Kester practices Physical Therapist in Surprise, AZ.
Where does Dr. Jim Kester practice?
Dr. Jim Kester practices at 13933 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 853742435. Office phone: 6234743952.
What is Dr. Jim Kester's NPI?
Dr. Jim Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801863238, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Jim Kester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.